Christmas is a time for ... cookies

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Christmas is a time for ... cookies

Private chef Lisa Rochon begins planning her Christmas cookie selection early. Rochon's recipes.

Each year she bakes eight to 12 different types of cookies which she gifts to up to three dozen lucky family members and friends.

Rochon cuts out the Espresso Shortbread and pricks them with a fork.

Rochon dips the Espresso Shortbread in chocolate.

The finished cookies: Espresso Shortbread

Rochon arranges Espresso Shortbread on a platter.

Rochon forms the lemon spritz cookies with a cookie press.

The finished cookies: Lemon spritz.

Rochon's cheddar kale chips.

Rochon's advice for those just getting started in the world of cookie baking is to focus on making no more than three different types.

More advice: Be sure you’re organized. Work on one type of dough at a time and measure everything out so you are sure you have everything you need. Story and Rochon's recipes.

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Private chef Lisa Rochon begins planning her Christmas cookie selection early. Rochon's recipes.

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